Specialty Infectious Disease
Extended Respiratory Pathogen PCR (18 targets)
Multiplex PCR covering common and atypical respiratory pathogens in a single assay, useful for persistent or atypical respiratory illness where routine testing has not identified a cause.
- Sample type
- Buccal swab
- Turnaround
- 2–4 business days
- Fasting
- Not required
- Collection
- Home visit or centre
What's measured (4 groups)
- Influenza A/B, RSV A/B, SARS-CoV-2
- Parainfluenza 1–4, human metapneumovirus, adenovirus
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae
- Bordetella pertussis and parapertussis, Legionella pneumophila
How to prepare
- No fasting required
- Do not use nasal sprays for 6 hours before collection
Partner accredited molecular microbiology laboratory
Results are released to your Meridian Health account and can be shared with your treating clinician. Lab results are best interpreted alongside your clinical history — book a consultation if you'd like to review them with a doctor.
Book This Test
$560.00Sign in to book this lab test and choose a collection slot.
Related Tests
Specialty Infectious Disease
Tick-Borne Disease Panel with Lyme Western Blot
Two-tier Lyme serology plus co-infection testing that most general laboratories do not offer.
- Blood (serum)
- Results in 10–14 days
- 4 result groups
Test fee
$735.00
Specialty Infectious Disease
Tuberculosis Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA)
Blood-based latent tuberculosis detection unaffected by prior BCG vaccination.
- Whole blood
- Results in 3–5 days
- 3 result groups
Test fee
$385.00